I normally don’t go much on Pete Evans, but I feel like in this instance his comments have been taken out of context and the Cancer Council have jumped the gun a bit on this one. I think his comments were promoting health and people being conscious of what products they choose. I have quite bad Vitamin D deficiency and must take supplements. He was on point with all of his comments.

He isn’t saying don’t use sunscreen he is saying to look at non toxic options.

Pete has a point here, though I don’t dote on what he says usually. I haven’t yet found a sunscreen that I can use on my face that doesn’t burn my skin something awful and make tears well up in my eyes as well. So I spend only a short time in the sun to get my daily dose of Vitamin D, and then go indoors.

Thing is… He is a chef and thats his area of expertise.
What he is saying is basically correct. Sunscreen does contain chemicals but if you are going to decide not to use it simply because it contains chemicals then you need to remove all the other stuff that you apply to your body that contains chemicals also. Shampoo, conditioner, lip balms, moisturisers, etc
It is not wise to deal with sunburn so extreme care needs to be taken if you are going to become anti sunscreen.

Pete does have a point, you do need to know what is in your sunscreen. My girls are allergic to some particular sunscreens that are toward to top of the range in $ and brand.

We always have fun in the sun but in moderation and also we wear hats and clothing to protect us.

Pete does also need to remember that there are many of his followers that would take what he says as gospel!

Precious skin needs to be protected from the effects of the sun. The removal of skin cancer is painful.

Sounds like his comments were taken out of proportion. Not the most intelligent human to be providing advice anyway.

I agree that people should read labels, but he really is a bit of a loon about other things.

I use sunscreen when l know l will be in the sun and need protection!

I agree with Pete in so far as people need to be sensible about how much time they stay out in the sun and at what times. People who just lay in the sun for hours with or without sunscreen are asking for trouble.

There is such a huge vitamin D deficiency around the world. And one of the most important causes for that is the use of sunscreen. I think there are important points from both sides. I agree in using sunscreen, but not all the time. At least half an hour a day I stay under the sun without sunscreen on.

I think he makes a very good point.

The media like to make Pete out to be a whacko. But I think he has a point. We do need to read our labels more, find out what’s in our food and every day used products. If there’s a chemical free sunscreen, I might give it a go

I wonder how many people know what the difference between kid’s and the ordinary ones that other people use is. I was “sneaky” and asked the same question at 2 different pharmacies as I wanted to ensure they were simply stating preference to their favourite brand. Both advised me that the one used by older people has fragrance in it and chemicals to retain it. We don’t need it and the chemicals used for that are not healthy. If you vitamin D levels are low you can eat food high in Viatmin D or take a good quality Vitamin D supplement